About

Salle Rollo Fencing Club was created as the result of a coaching partnership between David Rollo and Colin Whiteford.

Salle Rollo was established in April 2007. It has since been developed into the premier facility in the west of Scotland for the Olympic sport of fencing.Continuous work is carried out to ensure the high standards are maintained and that Salle Rollo remains a vibrant club.

Salle Rollo Fencing Club is sponsored by:Salle Rollo has recently been accredited with clubmark by Glasgowsport.

We have also built strong links with Sportscotland and the Sports Council For Glasgow.

The coaches at Salle Rollo are determined to offer the best opportunities for fencers of any ability. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned veteran you will discover an environment which is positive and encourages you to reach for success.

Salle Rollo is situated within The High School of Glasgow , Crow Rd in Glasgow’s West End.

SabreSalle Rollo is currently ranked amongst the best facilities in Scotland for those who already fence sabre or wish to learn. We currently have members competing for places in the British squad and who are regularly selected for Scottish national squads. Members of our Sabre section have competed at every level and have medalled at the previous Commonwealth Championships in Australia and Scotland. Our ‘Salle Rollo Grey’ squad are regularly being selected to represent Scotland in veteran events.

Salle Rollo fencers are winners of many of the competitive events held across Scotland. Our senior squad is very established. We are developing a youth section to ensure this success continues and the club survives well into the future.

EpeeEpee continues to grow within our club and Salle Rollo can provide training for epee at any level. David Rollo has prepared fencers competing to World Championship level.

Andrew Rollo also works with many of our fencers who are looking to progress towards participation in competitions. We cater for athletes involved in modern pentathlon. David and Andrew are well versed in the tactics required for fencing in this event.

FoilSalle Rollo has a flourishing foil section. With four foil classes,athletes of all ages and experience will be able to find a class which provides a training environment to suit.

We are currently running a project which will see stronger links with schools across Glasgow in the hope of reinvigorating schools participation in our sport.

Mini FenceMini fence is the first step on a pathway at Salle Rollo. We are now offering two mini fence classes to children between the ages of 7 and 10 years. This is an exciting games based class which allows children to learn the basic skills of fencing using plastic equipment. This removes the concerns of receiving a hard hit or not being able to cope with the weight of metal weapons.

We are located within; The High School of Glasgow 637 Crow Rd, Glasgow, G13 1PL

Coaching Staff

David Rollo – Director of Fencing

David Rollo’s fencing career spans 4 decades. In that time he has represented Scotland in all three weapons. He has competed in both home nations and commonwealth championships.

After considerable success David progressed to coaching. During a lengthy coaching career in the West of Scotland David is recognised as one of the most successful coaches in Scotland. He has produced numerous talented athletes, many of whom have gone onto international success. Some have represented Great Britain at World Championship level. Most recently David has performed an integral role in assisting one of our fencers, Glen Sancroft, to reach the No 1 ranking in Scotland.

On several occasions David has been selected as a Scottish National Coach. His ability and tactical knowledge has been utilised at Home Nations events and also Commonwealth Championships across the world. This success has ensured that David is known throughout the UK.David has also been the coach for Glasgow University and Strathclyde University.

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Colin Whiteford – Coach

Colin has been involved in fencing for 27 years.He has fenced at numerous clubs. He fenced within the Scottish Youth Squad and thereafter went onto Glasgow University where he continued his fencing. After a break Colin returned to Fencing and was persuaded to try coaching.

He has been working alongside David Rollo for the past 15 years, coaching at various clubs across the West of Scotland, including Glasgow University and Strathclyde University.

Colin established Salle Rollo Fencing Club in 2007. Primarily this club has been created to provide excellent facilities for all fencers to progress towards competitive bouts. Working mainly with youth fencers Colin has been fortunate to help develop some enthusiastic and driven young athletes. By passing on his passion for fencing Colin has encouraged these fencers to adopt a strong work ethos. Many are now successful within the Scottish Youth System and are working towards moving into the UK Cadet circuit.

"It has always been my aim to have a club in which all our coaches feel part of the club and can work together . We are uncompromising as we strive to provide an environment in which fencers can receive the tuition and fighting they need to reach their goals. Our common mindset is that the athletes we train define success and then we push them to reach for that success."

Andrew is a British Academy of Fencing qualified coach. He is also the lead coach at Glasgow University and Inverclyde Fencing Club. Andrew is our epee coach .

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Felicity Arthur - Coach

In addition to being our newest Foil coach, Felicity brings a new dynamic to our club. Her sports science background and experience now allows us to provide fitness testing, development and nutritional advice to fencers preparing for competition.

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All our coaches are accredited by Scottish Fencing and or the British Academy of Fencing, The coaches hold first aid qualifications and are PVG checked.

Contact Us

The High School of Glasgow637 Crow RoadGlasgow, G13 1PL

T: 07834 468 507

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